Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems

H. William Trimmer (Author)

9780750672061

Hardback, published 27 September 1999

0 pages, Approx. 150 illustrations
25.2 x 19.5 x 1.3 cm, 0.52 kg

"This book provides the background and knowledge base for those interested in alarm systems and serves as a stepping stone to understanding other high-tech security systems." --Security Managment

Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, Third Edition has seen the alarm industry enter the computer age. With its coverage of microcomputerized controls, sophisticated detection devices, methods of alarm reporting, that second edition broke new ground. Now completely updated to reflect the security industry's most high-tech advances, the third edition of Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, continues on the road of educating the alarm dealer, installer, and technician.

Part One: Basic Electricity
Test Equipment
Part Two: Kinds of Trouble
Types of Protective Loops
Seven Steps in Troubleshooting
Specific Troubleshooting Procedures
Part Three: Controls
Silent Alarms and Local Bells
Batteries and Power Supplies
Part Four: Advanced Intrusion Detection Systems
Part Five: A Day in the Life of An Alarm Serviceperson
Work Hazards
Dealing Effectively with Customers
Glossary

Subject Areas: Privacy & data protection [URD]